A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, July 22, 2024 ~ 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers
211 Eighth Street
Seal Beach, California
SCHELLY SUSTARSIC
MAYOR
Fourth District
LISA LANDAU
MAYOR PRO TEM
Third District
JOE KALMICK
COUNCIL MEMBER
First District
THOMAS MOORE
COUNCIL MEMBER
Second District
NATHAN STEELE
COUNCIL MEMBER
Fifth District
This Agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. No action or discussion shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda, except as otherwise provided by law. Supporting documents, including agenda staff reports, and any public writings distributed by the City to at least a majority of the Council Members regarding any item on this agenda are available on the City’s website at www.sealbeachca.gov.
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CITY COUNCIL NORMS:
Adopted on June 12, 2023
• Maintain a citywide perspective, while being mindful of our districts. • Move from I to we, and from campaigning to governing. • Work together as a body, modeling teamwork and civility for our community. • Assume good intent.
• Disagree agreeably and professionally.
• Utilize long range plans to provide big picture context that is realistic and achievable. • Stay focused on the topic at hand. Ensure each member of Council has an opportunity to speak.
• Demonstrate respect, consideration, and courtesy to all. • Share information and avoid surprises.
• Keep confidential things confidential.
• Respect the Council/Manager form of government and the roles of each party. • Communicate concerns about staff to the City Manager; do not criticize staff in public.
CIVILITY PRINCIPLES:
Treat everyone courteously;
Listen to others respectfully;
Exercise self-control;
Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints;
Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate; and, Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive public process, and tools for forging sound decisions.
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
• Circuit Microtransit Program & MyCivic Public Launch Presentation
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
At this time members of the public may address the Council regarding any items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the Council cannot discuss or take action on any items not on the agenda unless authorized by law. Matters not on the agenda may, at the Council's discretion, be referred to the City Manager and placed on a future agenda.
Those members of the public wishing to speak are asked to come forward to the microphone and state their name for the record. All speakers will be limited to a period of five (5) minutes. Speakers must address their comments only to the Mayor and entire City Council, and not to any individual, member of the staff or audience. Any documents for review should be presented to the City Clerk for distribution. Speaker cards will be available at the Clerk’s desk for those wishing to sign up to address the Council, although the submission of a speaker card is not required in order to address the Council.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCES
By motion of the City Council this is the time to notify the public of any changes to the agenda and /or rearrange the order of the agenda.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney
CITY MANAGER REPORT Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
COUNCIL COMMENTS
General Council Member comments and reporting pursuant to AB 1234.
COUNCIL ITEMS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and are enacted by a single motion with the exception of items removed by Council Members.
A. Approval of the June 24, 2024 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session and Regular City Council meetings held on June 24, 2024.
B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2024) July 22, 2024 - Ratification C. Monthly Investment Report (June 30, 2024) - Receive and file.
D. Report of City Manager and Department Heads Authorized Contracts - That the City Council receive and file the report.
E. Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Psomas for Development of an Environmental Impact Report - That the City Council approve Resolution 7544: 1. Approving Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement dated July 25, 2022, with Psomas, extending the term of the Agreement to and including June 30, 2025; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1.
F. Approval to Submit a Grant Application to the California Coastal Commission for Development of a Local Coastal Program - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7545: 1. Approving an amended application for grant funds related to the California Coastal Commission Local Coastal Program Planning Grant to complete a Local Coastal Program for the City of Seal Beach; and, 2. Directing staff to execute all necessary documents to receive and utilize the grant funding; and, 3. Approving Budget Amendment #25-01-01 to increase revenues and expenditures in equal amounts of up to $500,000.
G. Approving Vehicle Purchase of Leased Vehicles from Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. and Terminating the Master Equity Lease Agreement That the City Council adopt Resolution 7546: 1. Approving the purchase of nine (9) leased vehicles from Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. in a not-toexceed amount of $213,335.99, and terminating the Master Equity Lease Agreement; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute nine (9) bills of sale and any necessary related documents, on behalf of the City, to finalize the vehicle purchases.
H. Approving and Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with EXP U.S. Services, Inc. for On-call Professional Engineering Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7547:
1. Approving Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement dated July 22, 2019, with EXP U.S. Services, Inc., extending the term of the Agreement through and including June 30, 2025; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement on behalf of the City.
I. Approving the City’s Participation in Nationwide Opioid Litigation Settlement Agreement with the Kroger Co.; Approving the California State-Subdivision Agreement Regarding Distribution and Use of Settlement Funds - That the City Council approve Resolution 7548: 1.
Approving the City’s participation in the national settlement of a lawsuit against the Kroger Co. for the impacts of the opioid addiction crisis; and, 2.
Direct settlement proceeds to Orange County to use for authorized opioid substance abuse and prevention programs; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to take all actions necessary to implement the settlement agreement.
J. Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with the Lew Edwards Group for Consulting Services Relating to the Placement of a Proposed Sales Tax Measure on the November 2024 General Municipal Election Ballot - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7549 approving Amendment 2 to the Professional Service Agreement with The Lew Edwards Group (LEG) for a not-to-exceed amount of $13,750 for the remainder of the agreement’s term.
K. Westminster Animal Group and Services (“WAGS”) Animal Shelter Services Amendment - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7550: 1.
Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Service Agreement with Westminster Animal Group and Services (“WAGS”) dated June 26, 2023, to provide animal shelter and emergency veterinary care services for compensation in the not-to-exceed amount of $163,000 for the second year of the Term extending from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; and, 2.
Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement; and, 3. Approving Budget Amendment BA #25-01-02 to increase expenditures in the amount of $36,000 for the second year of the Term.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING
L. Zone Text Amendment 24-01 Amending Portions of Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code Pertaining to Residential Development Standards, Commercial Land Use Regulation, Commercial Development Standards, Off-Street Parking Requirements, and Shared Parking Agreements - That the City Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing to receive input and consider the Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve Ordinance 1712, adopting Zone Text Amendment 24-01; and, 2. Introduce, waive full reading, and read by title only, Ordinance 1712, amending portions of Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code pertaining to residential development standards, commercial land use regulation, commercial development standards, off-street parking requirements, and shared parking agreements and finding the Ordinance exempt from CEQA.
M. Submittal of a Grant Application to the Orange County Transportation Authority to Expand City Transportation Services - That the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing to receive public input on the grant application and proposed use of funding; and, 2. Adopt Resolution 7551: a) Authorizing the City Manager to submit the application for grant funding from the Orange County Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (EMSD) Program, and to accept any grant funds awarded through the City through the EMSD Program; and, b) Authorizing the City to fund its share of the EMSD Program operating costs of the EMSD Program, up to a 20% match, as required by the EMSD Program; and, c) Authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute all documents, including but not limited to, applications, forms, agreements and payment requests, which may be necessary to submit and secure the EMSD Grant, the City’s obligations related thereto, and all amendments thereto, for the Project.
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
N. Municipal Code Amendment Related to Special Event Permit Procedures - That the City Council introduce, waive full reading, and read by title only, Ordinance 1713, amending portions of Title 7 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code pertaining to special event application procedures.
O. Placement of a One-Half Cent (1/2¢ ) Transactions (Sales) and Use Tax Measure on the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election Ballot for Voter Consideration - That the City Council adopt 1. Resolution 7552 Approving an Ordinance and Ordering that a Measure be Submitted to the Voters of the City at the General Municipal Election to be Held on November 5, 2024, to Increase by .5% the Local Transactions and Use Tax from 1% to
1.5%, with the Tax Continuing to be Administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration; and, 2. For submission to voters, Ordinance 1714, an Ordinance Adopted by the Voters of the City of Seal Beach Amending Sections 4.55.025 and 4.55.035 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code to Increase the Rate of the Existing Transactions and Use Tax by .5%, from 1% to 1.5%, to be Administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council in memory of Retired Seal Beach Police Captain Orville King and Bob Hall & Associates Founder Bob Hall, to Monday, August 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary.